We are excited to welcome you to the 2026 ANCOLD Tailings Dam Operators Forum, being held from 1–3 September in Devonport, Tasmania.

Devonport, located on Tasmania’s north west coast, provides a relaxed and accessible setting for the forum, with close connections to operating sites across the region. It is an ideal place to bring people together to share experiences, have open discussions, and strengthen connections across the tailings and dam operations community.

This forum has been developed with a clear focus on operators and those directly involved in the day to day management of tailings facilities. The program is designed to be practical and relevant, with an emphasis on real world challenges, lessons learned, and what works in practice. Whether you are new to the role or have many years of operational experience, the forum provides an opportunity to learn from peers, engage with regulators and specialists, and contribute to meaningful discussions.

Across the three days, the program will include operator training, forum sessions, roundtable discussions, site visits, and dedicated networking opportunities. The forum will be hosted at the Paranaple Convention Centre, a modern venue in the heart of Devonport with easy access to the waterfront and local amenities.

The forum also provides an opportunity for organisations to support the event through sponsorship, helping to continue ANCOLD’s work in promoting good practice in tailings management while engaging directly with a highly relevant audience.

We look forward to welcoming you to Devonport and to what promises to be a valuable and engaging forum.